What is the penetration of the Javelin?

• A. 36in approx. (True penetration is unknown/classified)
• B. 12in
• C. 60in
• D. 48in

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that exact armor penetration from modern anti-tank missiles like the Javelin isn’t publicly disclosed. The Javelin is a top-attack, fire-and-forget system with a tandem HEAT warhead designed to defeat modern armor, including reactive armor, and its effectiveness depends on target type, angle, distance, and armor construction. Because those specifics are sensitive and vary by platform and configuration, official penetration figures aren’t released to the public. Among the given options, the one that reflects this reality—acknowledging that true penetration is unknown or classified—is the best choice. The other numbers are specific values not confirmed by public data and aren’t reliable stand-ins for the true capability.